Fabian Johnson

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Grade: 6.5

Fabian Johnson was supposed to be the X-factor in the game against Belgium, and he was, until he was forced to leave the match in the 32nd minute with a hamstring injury.

Johnson's biggest offensive influence on the Yanks came in the first half in Manaus, where he was able to exploit the positioning of Andre Almeida, who started at left-back for Portugal in place of the injured Fabio Coentrao.

He was also solid on defense, but he was one of two defenders who failed to track Silvestre Varela's run on the stoppage-time goal by Portugal.

Geoff Cameron

Geoff Cameron had the most highs and lows of any defensive player, as he was cast in the spotlight for being strong against Ghana and Belgium, and for mistakes against Portugal.

Cameron began his World Cup by shutting down Asamoah Gyan, and he ended it with a terrific performance in a defensive midfield role.

However, his World Cup will forever be scarred by the blunder in the fifth minute against Portugal, and the fact that he failed to keep an eye on Silvestre Varela on the equalizing goal of the 2-2 draw in Manaus.

DaMarcus Beasley

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Grade: 7.5

If the four games in Brazil marked the final times we saw DaMarcus Beasley in an American jersey, it was a span worth remembering.

The converted midfielder looked shaky at the beginning of the Ghana game, but once he began to settle in to his fourth World Cup, he turned into one of the most reliable players in the red, white and blue.

The aspect of Beasley's game that no one expected to see was his runs down the left wing, which came at a higher frequency as the tournament progressed.

Jermaine Jones

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Grade: 9

Before you read this slide, stand up and give Jermaine Jones a standing ovation.

Jones, who entered the World Cup as one of the most scrutinized players on the roster, proved in Brazil that he is far from a yellow-card collection machine, and that he can also turn into an offensive threat.

Jones' goal against Portugal will be the highlight of his offensive prowess, but he did much more than that, with surging runs through the midfield, and on the left, in times of need.

On the defensive side of the ball, Jones combined with Beckerman to form one of the best midfield duos of the tournament, and by doing that, he finally got the American public to back off of his case.

Graham Zusi

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Grade: 5

One of the most disappointing players in Brazil was Graham Zusi, who was supposed to follow in the footsteps of Landon Donovan on the wing.

Zusi did have two assists in the first two games, but other than those two brief moments of skill, he was ineffective in a spot on the pitch that carried more responsibility once Jozy Altidore went out injured.

As the main set-piece taker, Zusi delivered just one corner that threatened the defense in a major way. That corner in the 86th minute against Ghana set up John Brooks' game-winning header.

Chris Wondolowski

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Grade: 5

The only thing anyone will remember about Chris Wondolowski's World Cup is his miss right in front of goal in the waning moments of regulation against Belgium.

Wondolowski had a golden opportunity to continue his reputation as a poacher in front of goal, but instead, his shot will go down as one of the biggest misses in the brief World Cup history of the United States.